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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59.17, 88.79 and 23.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59.17, 88.79 and 23.11 is: 34.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59.17 : 88.79 = 23.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59.17/88.79 = 23.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59.17x = 88.79 × 23.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59.17x = 2,051.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051.94/59.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.68

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